Scaled Antbird
NameScaled Antbird
Common NameScaled Antbird
Scientific NameDrymophila squamata
FamilyThamnophilidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit prominent black and white scaling across the head, neck, and underparts. The back and wings are streaked with black and greyish-white, and the tail is barred. Females are similar but may have a buffier wash on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of high-pitched, accelerating notes that often end in a trill or a descending phrase.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Brazil, ranging from Bahia south to Santa Catarina.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive black and white scaled plumage, Small size, Long, slender bill, Found in dense forest undergrowth
Description
The Scaled Antbird is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its distinctive black and white scaled plumage. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of humid forests, often in pairs or small family groups.
